Image Export
Export individual slides or entire presentations as PNG images.
How to Export
Section titled “How to Export”Export All Slides
Section titled “Export All Slides”
- Open your presentation
- Click Export > Images (PNG)
- Configure export options
- Click Export
- Download the ZIP file containing all images
Export Single Slide
Section titled “Export Single Slide”- Navigate to the slide you want to export
- Right-click on the slide
- Select Export as Image
- Download the PNG file
Keyboard Shortcut
Section titled “Keyboard Shortcut”Press Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + I to export the current slide as an image.
Export Options
Section titled “Export Options”Resolution
Section titled “Resolution”Choose output resolution:
| Scale | Resolution (16:9) | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 1x | 1920 x 1080 | Standard screens |
| 2x | 3840 x 2160 | High-DPI screens, printing |
| 0.5x | 960 x 540 | Thumbnails, previews |
Format
Section titled “Format”- PNG - Lossless quality, supports transparency
- JPEG - Smaller files, no transparency
Background
Section titled “Background”- Include background - Full slide with background
- Transparent - PNG with transparent background (where applicable)
Slides to Export
Section titled “Slides to Export”- All slides - Every slide in the presentation
- Current slide - Just the selected slide
- Range - Specify slide numbers (e.g., “1-5, 8, 10”)
Naming
Section titled “Naming”File naming options:
slide-01.png,slide-02.png, etc. (default)- Include presentation title
- Include slide title
Use Cases
Section titled “Use Cases”Social Media Sharing
Section titled “Social Media Sharing”Export slides for social platforms:
- LinkedIn posts
- Twitter/X threads
- Instagram carousels
- Facebook updates
Tips:
- Use 2x resolution for crisp images
- Square or 4:3 may work better for some platforms
- Export key slides, not the entire deck
Thumbnails and Previews
Section titled “Thumbnails and Previews”Create preview images:
- Email previews
- Website thumbnails
- Document illustrations
Tips:
- Use 0.5x or 1x for thumbnails
- Export the title slide or key visual
Print Materials
Section titled “Print Materials”Export for physical prints:
- Posters
- Handouts
- Marketing materials
Tips:
- Use 2x or higher resolution
- Choose PNG for best quality
- Consider print dimensions
Documentation
Section titled “Documentation”Include slides in other documents:
- Reports and proposals
- Wiki or knowledge base
- Training materials
Presentations Elsewhere
Section titled “Presentations Elsewhere”When you can’t use Deckyard:
- Convert to images for other tools
- Backup as image archive
- Share with non-Deckyard users
Output Details
Section titled “Output Details”File Size
Section titled “File Size”Image size depends on:
- Resolution setting
- Slide complexity
- Image content on slides
Typical sizes:
- 1x PNG: 200KB - 1MB per slide
- 2x PNG: 500KB - 3MB per slide
- JPEG: 50-70% of PNG size
Quality
Section titled “Quality”PNG export preserves:
- Sharp text
- Precise colors
- Transparent elements
JPEG export:
- Smaller files
- Slight quality loss
- No transparency
Batch Export
Section titled “Batch Export”ZIP Download
Section titled “ZIP Download”When exporting multiple slides:
- All images are packaged in a ZIP file
- Images are numbered in slide order
- Download completes when all slides are rendered
Large Presentations
Section titled “Large Presentations”For presentations with many slides:
- Export may take longer
- Progress indicator shows status
- Consider exporting in batches
API Access
Section titled “API Access”Export via API
Section titled “Export via API”POST /api/presentations/{id}/export/imagesContent-Type: application/json
{ "scale": 2, "format": "png", "slides": "all"}Response
Section titled “Response”Returns a download URL for the ZIP file.
Troubleshooting
Section titled “Troubleshooting”Export is Slow
Section titled “Export is Slow”For faster export:
- Use 1x resolution
- Export fewer slides
- Check your connection
Images Look Blurry
Section titled “Images Look Blurry”- Increase resolution (2x)
- Ensure source images are high quality
- Check display scaling settings
Colors Look Different
Section titled “Colors Look Different”- PNG preserves colors best
- Monitor calibration affects perception
- sRGB color space is used